Miriam Alroy: A Romance Of The Twelfth Century (1870)

By Benjamin D’israeli

Book Overview

Miriam Alroy: A Romance Of The Twelfth Century is a historical novel written by Benjamin D�������israeli in 1870. The story is set in the 12th century and follows the life of Miriam, a Jewish girl who falls in love with a Christian knight named Alroy. Miriam is a skilled and intelligent woman who dreams of uniting the Jewish people and restoring their ancient kingdom. She believes that Alroy is the key to her aspirations and persuades him to help her in her quest. Together, Miriam and Alroy embark on a dangerous journey to seek allies and gather support for their cause. They face numerous obstacles and challenges, including betrayal and treachery from those they trust. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and religious identity, as well as the political and social tensions between Jews and Christians during the medieval period. D�������israeli�������s writing style is rich in detail and vividly portrays the medieval setting, including the customs and traditions of the Jewish and Christian communities. The novel also features historical figures such as Saladin, the Muslim leader who fought against the Crusaders. Overall, Miriam Alroy: A Romance Of The Twelfth Century is a captivating and thought-provoking historical novel that offers a glimpse into the complex and turbulent world of medieval Europe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120328497
• ISBN13: 9781120328496
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"